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THE CHILDREN PLUS VIDEO SERIES
The Children Plus Self-Esteem Video Series is designed to benefit child care professionals, teachers, parents and students. The videos and reproducible study materials focus on identifying sources of self-esteem, setting goals, communicating and turning daily activities into self-esteem enhancing events. A variety of experts with experience in university research and instruction, licensed home care, child development center management and corporate child care, offer their insights.
The first four video programs, (150EC through 153EC), present general information pertaining to self-esteem, goal setting and communication. The remaining seven video programs (154EC through 160EC) present age-specific, self-esteem enhancing activities, that may be easily incorporated into your existing programs.
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COURSE # CEU150 |
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WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED SELF-ESTEEM? Part 1 |
(1 CEU) |
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Explore the definition, origins, characteristics and effects of self-esteem. Distinguish between behaviors that indicate low self-esteem and those that suggest a positive self-esteem. |
| Course # CEU 150 |
$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental) |
Required textbook: |
Character Development: Encouraging Self-Esteem... |
$ 9.00
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Required Activities:
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.)
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#1. Identify five different educational materials, appropriate for home or child care center, that would promote
positive self-esteem in children.
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#2. Plan an activity using the materials identified in Activity I. Conduct the activity with children and record
(have someone photograph you with the children conducting the activity, or record on a cassette player).
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COURSE # CEU151 |
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WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED SELF-ESTEEM?
Part 2 |
(1 CEU) |
| This video presents eleven specific methods for enhancing self-esteem. Observe over 35 attitudes and approaches to building self-esteem which meet the developmental needs of children from infant through school-age. |
| COURSE # CEU 151 |
$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental) |
Required textbook: |
Character Development: Encouraging Self-Esteem... |
$ 9.00 |
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.) |
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#1. Make a poster board of a least ten different things to say to children to make them feel better about
themselves.
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#2. Give every person you come into contact with a sincere compliment. Describe your experience.
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COURSE # CEU152 |
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GOAL-SETTING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD: A PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION |
(1 CEU) |
| Two early childhood educators present the importance of effective goal-setting to both the child care professional and the children. Active children and dedicated child care professionals help illustrate six steps to effective goal-setting. Both you and the children with whom you work will benefit from the implementation of the goal setting strategies.
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COURSE # CEU 152
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$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental)
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Required textbook:
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The One Minute Teacher |
$12.00
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Required Activities:
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.)
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#1. Make a list of five tasks you want to get done within the next week.
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#2. Follow the steps from your written plan in activity 1 and try to complete the first three tasks on your list.
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COURSE # CEU153 |
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HOW DO I TELL YOU I LIKE YOU? |
(1 CEU) |
| Effective communication can foster the growth of positive self-esteem. Over 40 communication techniques are discussed and illustrated by children and child care professionals. |
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COURSE # CEU 153
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$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental)
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Required textbooks:
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Teacher-Parent Relationships |
$ 5.00
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STEP: The Parent’s Handbook |
$15.00
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.) |
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#1. Make up three questions to ask a child about his/her work (block building, art work, dramatic play) which
could be answered by a yes or no. Make up another three questions about the work which are open
ended.
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#2. Using a hand-held unbreakable mirror, sit in a circle with three or more children and play "What do I see?".
Have someone take a picture of you playing this game with the children for your portfolio.
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COURSE # CEU154 |
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INFANCY: THE BEGINNING |
(1 CEU) |
| Responding to the needs of infants can enhance their self-esteem. Enjoy the adorable infants and the committed child care professionals as they demonstrate (1) the importance of being consistent, (2) paying attention to social, emotional, and mental needs (3) and providing appropriate equipment and toys. Viewers will see how a corporate child care center handles the unique needs of two special children. |
| Course # CEU 154 |
$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental) |
Required textbooks: |
Beyond Self-Esteem: Developing a Genuine... |
$ 9.00
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1,2,3 . . .The Toddler Years
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$15.50
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Required Activities:
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.)
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#1. Using a plain white or black cotton utility glove, make characters on the fingers to create a family of 5
finger puppets. Take a picture of the completed finger puppet glove.
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#2. Use your finger puppet glove as an activity with an infant. Record on a cassette (with appropriate permission) the activity with the babies responses.
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COURSE # CEU155 |
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ENTER TODDLING |
(1 CEU) |
| This video presents the unique needs of toddlers as they test their new ability to move about, exploring, discovering and learning to communicate verbally. Components of a successful program are presented. Observe children and child care professionals involved in activities that incorporate (1) varied sensory stimulation, (2) opportunities for control, (3) a language-rich environment and (4) adult directed vs. toddler-initiated activities. |
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Course # CEU 155
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$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental)
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Required textbooks:
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Beyond Self-Esteem: Developing a Genuine...
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$ 9.00
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1,2,3 . . .The Toddler Years
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$15.50
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Required Activities:
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.)
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#1. Make a texture book for toddlers by recycling.
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#2. Use the texture book you created with a toddler. Describe how you conducted the activity.
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COURSE # CEU156 |
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TERRIFIC TWOS
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(1 CEU) |
| Interactions between child care professionals and energetic two-year-olds illustrate how self-esteem can be enhanced through the use of visual aids,
manipulatives, eating, cleaning up, creative play and other activities.
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Course # CEU 156
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$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental)
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Required textbooks:
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Beyond Self-Esteem: Developing a Genuine...
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$ 9.00
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1,2,3 . . .The Toddler Years
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$15.50
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Required Activities:
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.)
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#1. Using an empty box (size and shape of your choice), make something that will delight the children as they
satisfy their need to explore without requiring adult assistance. Take a picture of your box creation.
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#2. Use your box creation with one or more two-year-old children.
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COURSE # CEU157 |
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THREES ON THE THRESHOLD
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(1 CEU) |
| Examine the varying developmental stages of three-year-olds as they participate in outdoor activities, utilize a puppet stage, take risks by trying new things and practice their listening skills. Recognize importance of providing activities that are individual appropriate as well as age appropriate to enhance a positive self-esteem.
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Course # CEU 157
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$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental)
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Required textbooks:
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Beyond Self-Esteem: Developing a Genuine...
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$ 9.00
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The Early
Childhood Years-The 2 to 6 Year Old
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$ 9.00
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1,2,3 . .
.The Toddler Years
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$15.50
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Required Activities:
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.)
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#1. Set up a grocery store that three-year-olds will enjoy. Take a picture of your grocery store and enclose in
the portfolio.
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#2. Use your grocery store with three-year-old children. Describe how you presented the store, what the
children did, how long they played with it and your reaction.
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COURSE # CEU158 |
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FUN TO BE FOUR |
(1 CEU) |
| Learn to create an atmosphere where a child knows it’s fun to be four. Early childhood educators discuss how success encourages risk taking. Creative learning centers at a Head Start program help develop self-awareness and positive self-talk.
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Course # CEU 158
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$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental)
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Required textbooks:
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Beyond Self-Esteem: Developing a Genuine...
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$ 9.00
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The Early Childhood Years-The 2 to 6 Year Old
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$ 9.00
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Required Activities:
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.)
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#1. Tell children a story with each of them playing a main character. Record your story and the children's
reactions on a cassette tape to be included in your portfolio.
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#2. Provide the children with props to independently continue playing the character from the story after you
have completed telling the story.
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COURSE # CEU159 |
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NOW I’M FIVE |
(1 CEU) |
| Five-year-olds learn to appreciate their individuality and accentuate their abilities. This video presents over 40 examples of activities that reinforce positive self-talk and healthy self- esteem. You will be delighted as you watch the active children throughout the video.
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Course # CEU 159
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$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental)
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Required textbooks:
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Beyond Self-Esteem: Developing a Genuine...
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$ 9.00
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The Early Childhood Years-The 2 to 6 Year Old
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$ 9.00
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Required Activities:
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.)
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#1. Make a list of 10 "jobs" five-year-old children would be able to take responsibility for (do well with minimum
or no adult assistance) in the classroom or home environment.
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#2. Make a "jobs poster" which lists the jobs by pictures and title. Take a picture of the job poster and enclose
in portfolio with a description of the children's reaction, and your response to giving children jobs.
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COURSE # CEU160 |
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THE SCHOOL-AGE CONNECTION |
(1 CEU) |
| The video’s focus is on after school care for elementary age children. There is encouragement for child care providers to continue to build self-esteem once a child has entered school. Activities are presented that promote self-awareness, appreciation of others and the importance of goal-setting. There are activities that can easily be incorporated into any program for school-agers.
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COURSE # CEU 160
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$50.00 (Includes written material and video rental)
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Required textbooks:
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Beyond Self-Esteem: Developing a Genuine...
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$ 9.00
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The Early Childhood Years-The 2 to 6 Year Old
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$ 9.00
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Required Activity:
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(The following are general descriptions. The specific activities are outlined in detail in the study material.)
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#1. Create "feeling faces" (reference video) to use during a circle time. Write a lesson plan and conduct
the activity. Include a photograph of the feeling faces you created.
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